Salvation Army dedicates new film studio

The Salvation Army Western Territory moved into the digital age Saturday with an open house and dedication for its new film studio, at 12000 Washington Blvd., in Whittier. The state of the art SAVN.tv film studio was previously known as The Moody Bible Institute Film Studio, where the “Creation Series” was produced and filmed, according to Salvation Army spokeswoman Suzanne Niles.

The studio has been completely remodeled.

“It presents a pace-setting opportunity for The Salvation Army to be on the virtual, missional and evangelical cutting edge,” said Salvation Army Commissioner Jim Knaggs in a news statement. The open house also featured the launch of actor Corbin Bernsen’s “Corbin’s Classic” snow domes, which were for sale with proceeds going to the Salvation Army.

Bernsen, known for his roles in “L.A. Law,” “Major League” and “Psych,” designed a snow dome for the Salvation Army to sell during Christmas season. In addition to studio tours and refreshments, the open house featured a “sneak peek” at “The Christmas Candle,” a new film based on the book by Max Lucado.